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The rise and fall of Vice Media

Apr 11, 2024 · 43m
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  • Vice Media collapsed from a once-dominant digital media company into a smaller version due to more than just brutal advertising economics—internal dysfunction played a major role
  • An executive described Vice as a 'fucking clown show,' highlighting widespread mismanagement alongside the challenging digital media landscape
  • Reporter Liz Lopatto's investigation revealed the company's demise stemmed from multiple failures in leadership and operations, not solely external market forces

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